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petsitterkat619 · 8th November 2007, 10:33 AM

Aside from a big enough tank, the tank needs to be checked daily to make sure it is clean and disease free. Jaimeson Vail wrote an excellent article for ezinearticles, here's a good how to section on checking daily:

"So let’s begin by identifying the daily tasks of checking your angelfish.

Of course, you will need to feed your angels every day (2 to 3 times in fact). The amount of food you give them will depend upon how many fish you have. You will get an idea of this over time. As a general rule of thumb, the food you give them should be all eaten up within two minutes.

Another daily task that you will have is to check to see if your angelfish are looking healthy and behaving the way they normally do. A good time to do this is at feeding time. Some signs to look out for include; - angelfish show their eagerness when they see someone nearby - at feeding time, they swim back and forth to attract attention - they will come up to the top of the tank, expecting food - their physical appearance hasn’t changed

It is important to point out that you need to check that all your angelfish are behaving normally. And the best way to this is by observing your angelfish’s behaviour. Over time you will notice what is normal and what is not.

Check to see if they are all there. If there is one missing, then it may be because it is sick. At this time, you may be able to take action to treat it.

Another daily task for you to do is to check that the filters are working as required, the light is working and that the temperature of the water is close to the ideal temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit or to that which you have set your aquarium heater at. If any of these are not as they should be, then you need to take immediate action to fix them. The water does not need to be tested, but if you suspect that something is not quite right, check it."

8th November 2007, 10:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
petsitterkat619 Ant Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 16	Re: Angel Fish Aside from a big enough tank, the tank needs to be checked daily to make sure it is clean and disease free. Jaimeson Vail wrote an excellent article for ezinearticles, here's a good how to section on checking daily: "So let’s begin by identifying the daily tasks of checking your angelfish. Of course, you will need to feed your angels every day (2 to 3 times in fact). The amount of food you give them will depend upon how many fish you have. You will get an idea of this over time. As a general rule of thumb, the food you give them should be all eaten up within two minutes. Another daily task that you will have is to check to see if your angelfish are looking healthy and behaving the way they normally do. A good time to do this is at feeding time. Some signs to look out for include; - angelfish show their eagerness when they see someone nearby - at feeding time, they swim back and forth to attract attention - they will come up to the top of the tank, expecting food - their physical appearance hasn’t changed It is important to point out that you need to check that all your angelfish are behaving normally. And the best way to this is by observing your angelfish’s behaviour. Over time you will notice what is normal and what is not. Check to see if they are all there. If there is one missing, then it may be because it is sick. At this time, you may be able to take action to treat it. Another daily task for you to do is to check that the filters are working as required, the light is working and that the temperature of the water is close to the ideal temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit or to that which you have set your aquarium heater at. If any of these are not as they should be, then you need to take immediate action to fix them. The water does not need to be tested, but if you suspect that something is not quite right, check it." __________________ Professional pet sitting and dog walking services by professional animal lover of 20+ combined years experience in both private home security, animal care and household management! In client home services as well as in sitter home boarding offered. PSI Certified and Bonded. California DCA Consumer BSIS licensed, trained and federally background checked! Get professional care at personable prices! "Where pets and home are priority! http://www.petsitdogwalkbykat.com San Diego, CA 92115